Altimo vs Whirlpool Fridges

Altimo and Whirlpool cover different ends of the kitchen. Altimo's tabletop ATTLD4402W costs £89 and its undercounter ALD5502W is £159. Whirlpool's SW82QXRUK is a 368-litre tall larder fridge in stainless steel, the only Whirlpool model in this comparison, and it sits in the mid-range rather than the entry level. The Whirlpool is a family-sized fridge with a tall footprint, so the comparison is really about different buyers.

Whirlpool's SW82QXRUK brings features that Altimo's range lacks. It has Low Frost to reduce ice build-up, Fresh Space+ for keeping fresh food at its best, adjustable shelves, a reversible door and 6TH SENSE technology. Altimo's models are simpler: auto defrost on the tabletop model, an icebox on the AFR4832W and undercounter larder styles. The Whirlpool has no icebox, so it is a pure fresh-food fridge, which suits family shopping. The 368-litre capacity gives plenty of room for weekly food shopping.

Altimo suits people who want the lowest-cost fridge for a bedroom, office or small kitchen, or a second fridge for drinks. Whirlpool suits families who want a large stainless steel tall fridge that matches other stainless appliances. Pair the SW82QXRUK with a tall freezer for a full cold-storage setup, and check door-opening space and the kitchen opening before ordering. Its reversible door helps if the kitchen layout requires a left or right hinge, and the stainless finish suits a modern kitchen with matching appliances.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want a light-duty fridge at the lowest price, such as the ATTLD4402W at £89 or the ALD5502W at £159. Choose Whirlpool if you need a 368-litre stainless steel tall larder with Low Frost and a reversible door, such as the SW82QXRUK, for a family kitchen.